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Apprenticeships

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No matter how large or small your organisation, apprenticeships give you the chance to develop the skilled staff you need for your business. They help you to stay competitive by developing the kind of people your business needs for the future.

What are apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships are work based training programmes that help young adults learn or improve their skills in order to get ahead while earning an allowance. 

There are two levels of apprenticeship:

  • Apprenticeship (NVQ level 2).
  • Advanced Apprenticeship (NVQ level 3).

What do we offer?

We provide apprenticeship training for 16–24 year olds, leading to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in:

  • Accountancy.
  • Using Information Technology.

Benefits to employers

  • Improved productivity.
  • Committed work force.
  • Reduced staff turnover and motivated staff.
  • Tailored programmes to the meet the needs of your business and the industry.

Benefits to employees

  • A nationally recognised qualification.
  • Enhanced career development.
  • Employees equipped with the necessary key skills to adapt to different situations.
  • A flexible programme adapted to each individual work setting.

Can any of my existing staff apply for an apprenticeship?

Providing your staff are aged 16-24, they may be eligible to begin an apprenticeship.

For more information

Email employers@candi.ac.uk or call our Course Information team on 020 7700 9200.

Student profile

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Salma Choudhury

I think City and Islington Sixth Form College is absolutely fantastic! I enjoyed meeting new people and thought the teachers were incredible. Salma is now enjoying student life at Sussex University, where she's completing a degree in drama and english.